Active [The Kingdom - Ozryn] What goes bump in the night

[Beann]

AURELIANA

[The Kingdom - Ozryn] What goes bump in the night

“Hm.” Aureliana simply let out a hum of displeasure as the restrained boy revealed himself to be a monster in disguise. The fires of frustration ignited immediately, her concerned expression transforming into a look of disdain. Perhaps Lord Stormcrest was right — as much as she didn’t want to admit — her compassion had blinded her to the obvious threat in front of them.

She would not make that same mistake again.

Following Virgil's attack with her own, she extended a palm outwards towards the trio that had spewed liquid in their direction. Specifically aiming at the middle one, her hand glowed a bright orange for a mere second. “Deceitful creatures. I will cleanse you of your sins,” she muttered before releasing a ball of fire towards her target.

Spoiler: Actions

• Pyroblast - Magic E, Fire Affinity F, Air Affinity F, Magic Range F
  • A basic but effective offensive spell. The user coalesces flames and releases the attack from their palm(s). Although the blast is only powerful enough to target one enemy, the spell can be augmented by wind magic for an even greater effect. The surrounding area can also be scorched and catch fire from the spell depending on the material.
  • Grade E - 1 Post Cooldown

SixSense Maxxob AClockworkEd Tau

Code by Serobliss

 

[SixSense]

Characters and goals

SixSense | Virgil NovaLume - Acquire Asset: F rank Castle

Beann | Aureliana Solari - increase The Order of the Solari Flames reputation

Maxxob | Sir Edwin Stormcrest - Acquire a title that gives Clout

Tau | Yume - Evolve into an Intermediate Fae

AClockworkEd | Aleris Monferrat - Utilize the skills he’s honed in real scenarios
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Virgil Mortier Novalume

Titles: Mundane Human, Moon-blessed vampire, Baron of Novalume

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The night-crawlers would launch their attacks, clashing with the adventurers. Their battle cries envelopes the night as they, toothy grins would crank up as they delighted in the impending violence.

The monster whose sights were set on the hooded mage would be in for a treat. Aleris would raise his palm, sprouting a slithery tendril from the limb. In one motion, it would shot out at the trapped night crawler, cleaving through the creature in front of him [M1] along with the one approaching from his side [M4] with ease leaving decomposing purple flesh in its wake. Both night crawlers, would cry loudly in pain, before clamping down on its restraints and breaking free. [Tangle Hp 0/3]

Virgil would find the lasers from his attack destroy most of the incoming projectiles but not all of them. As the spit hit the surrounding the buildings, the saliva would begin to harden as though it aimed to [Tangle] its targets.

“Intelligent monsters are pesky, but to this degree I fear for the worst.” He grunted, fearful that the worst indeed come to pass and an immense threat lies in this town. He hates that Aleris and Edwin made the right call with such relative ease, their actions felt devoid of empathy or second thought.

Sparks would ignite between the Solari’s hands, as she fanned her flames with controlled winds the ember explode into a large fiery ball. Aureliana would take her aim and strike at the her for [M6] her strike landing and setting the monster ablaze. The heat from the flames enveloping the creature as it burned even brighter and large causing its allies next to it to back up. Fearful that the flames might devour them in its blazing tantrum. The monster managed to hold on but its life was dwindling fast and if the flames didn’t end soon, it would be devoured by the fire.

With the raise of her bracelet, Yumes focus would shift completely. Her speed coming into
Play as she became a graceful blur, dodging what remained of the incoming artillery fire with surprising ease before turning to the monsters. With her aim true, the tethers that arced from her wand would hit the Nightcrawlers[M8-M12] square in their heads as their minds melted from the psychic onslaught the fae released. The question is, would Yume also be able to handle what she would see. The events that transpired prior to their arrival would pour into the Fae’s head from a first person view causing her to stand idly in her shoes as she absorbed what had transpired.

Spoiler: Brain Drain Memories

She would find the village trampled by these monsters, attacking any and every human being in sight. Men, woman, children, and animals, none were spared. Their cries for help would pound within her head. The monsters seemed to only become smarter and more efficient in killing their prey, she’d watch as a monster ripped a man to shreds with its teeth before assuming the humans appearance then proceed to call for help in common.

The night crawlers did not understand the language at all but took notice that when they called for help, humans would come soon enough.

[“Oh? You managed to breach my telepathic network!I didn’t expect a powerful enough psychic to come so soon, are you also one of those bloodsuckers?”] The words would slither into her mind, leaving an unsettling sensation akin to nails on a chalkboard. The Fae would feel herself connected to something far more ominous, it was as though this being was attempting to size up how powerful she was through telepathy. [“I look forward to meeting you all face. Come to me, and I’ll provide what you seek. I promise, I won’t forget you.“ a crazed laughter would fill her head before fading away into silence.

The connection to the unknown entity would quiet however she could still feel it inside her head. It felt like there was a mental pathway leading to locked double doors that could only be opened one way. [Telepathy B + Linked]

[Yume feels herself connected through mental link.]

The Baronet on the other hand would unleash his power. The dark magic would extend out from his position, consuming enemies and could just as easily do the same to allies. Seeing a monster in fear was a rare sight that would be granted today as the night crawlers halted in place. The wave of energy devouring the mana creatures [M1-M7] closest to him and leaving the ones closer to the edge on deaths door. However Edwin was not done just yet, he demanded the monsters know who would send them to oblivion.The monsters would sense Edwin’s power surge to new heights as he chanted with his shield extended, the smirks that had been laced on their face wiped away completely.

Though they held their hands out in protest, the dark knight would take no survivors, his lance would sweep over the area cleanly. Taking the lives of the ones who didn’t die to his initial attack [[M1-M7 dead]] along with dispersing the artillery fire.

Out of the remaining 5, 2 would come too slowly but surely. Their brains slowly trying to recollect themselves before coming back together and seeing more than half their ranks coming back together. Immediately they would run, leaving their 3 comrades whom were still in a trance from Yumes attack.

Though they would run, Yume would know where they’d run. Heading to the towns center where more of them resided and possibly the unknown entity in question.

Spoiler: Summary

Aleris’s attack Lands on the monster, dealing Necrotic damage.

Virgil partially disperses the artillery fire.

Aureliana Utilizes her fire to deal fire damage to the Nightcrawler.

Yume uses brain drain on the 5 monsters who were watching from the side. She discovers that night crawlers illusions are based on who they devour.

She also establishes a telepathic connection with an unknown monster entity.

Edwin cleans up the 7 monsters within range.

2 monsters lie on deaths door and are currently trying to escape. Thanks to Yumes brain drain she is knows where their target destination, the church in the center of town.

Whether they give chase or let the grunts go would be up to the group to decide.

[Battle Report]

• M1-M7 dead
  
• M8-M10 on deaths door
  
• M11-M12 have seen better days and are trying to escape.
  
  

[Status]
Edwin Stormcrest 4/4 HP 3/3 Heavy Armor

Aleris Mooferrat 2/2 HP

Aureliana Solari 1/1 Hp

Virgil Novalume 1/1 Hp

Yume 5/5 Hp

 

[Maxxob]

Sir Edwin Stormcrest?

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Titles
[Human - Mundane], [Noble Ryke Baronet] C, [Apprentice Lancer], [Power Potential], [Get Looped], [Dark Knight] - #0E0101

SixSense Tau AClockworkEd Beann

Under the horned helmet, Edwin was fed with the expressions of fear from the demonic creatures. The smallest of smiles appeared on his lips, a small chuckle accompanying it. "Was that it? Hmph, so the rumors about The Kingdom and its monsters were exaggerated after all." The dark, abyss-like eyeholes on his helmet zeroed towards the two monsters who were trying to flee. "They are even routing already, tsk, tsk tsk." Despite the clicking of his tongue, he loved every second of what he saw.

"I'm not really one to chase after fleeing trash while on foot. That would be too much indignity to someone of my position." The baronet said. "However..." Bringing his shield forward, it was as if he was taking aim with it, eyes locked onto the back of one of the fleeing demons. "... that doesn't mean both of them will leave alive." His world were followed by the rapid coalescence of the surrounding mana, all into the ruby-like eyes of the skull embossed on his shield. After mere seconds, a mana bolt was shot from it, zipping through the air hungrily. It hunted one of the scampering demons, set on snuffing out its miserable existence. [Action 1]

Turning back to the group, he tapped the scorched ground with the end of his lance. One clawed and gauntleted index finger tapped against the shaft of his armament, the metallic clinking resonant and constant. "It seems no one is hurt enough to slow us down, good." His tone keep it sharp coldness, much like the weather of that nation. "Shall we continue then? I'm sure this... raiding party must have a 'commander', or whatever passes for one between these demons." With a swiping motion, his lance moved through the bodies of their fallen foes. "Considering their lack of intelligence, for not running away as soon as they saw me, something better must be behind them, hmm? If only marginally, that is."

Spoiler: Actions:

1 - Arcane Bolt - Magic D + Magic Range E + Selective [Sparring Allies] E - A bolt of raw mana, effective up to 100ft - Grade D 2 Posts Cooldown (Enchanted Item) - Intelligence E (2) + Item B (5) + ABL D (3) = 10 Base Effectiveness

CDs: Edwin - C 1/3, D 1/2
Shield of Brutality and Constancy C 1/3 (RELEASED), D 0/2

 

[AClockworkEd]

Aleris smiled wickedly. His canine teeth visible between his lips as they curl uncomfortably wide. His pleasure in seeing the skills he honed for years, successfully applied against this creatures fills him with an obnoxious joy. Only to be cut through by the boasting of Sir Edwin. As well as the vocal concerns of Virgil. His smile fades as he refocuses on the moment. Remembering that this marks only the first step of the journey that is their mission.

"Virgil is correct." Aleris says, examining the puddled necrotized flesh of the creature that aimed to harm him. "This was a planned ambush. Not a simple illusion among a horde of hungry mindless beasts. They spoke, condemning the illusory boy for his failures in speaking common. Though I must admit his pronunciation of Abyssal was crude as well." He adds, casually revealing to the group that he speaks the language. "They mentioned a name. 'Zae'del', I believe. We would be wise to either not allow that final creature escape." Aleris puts his hand forth, launching another tentacle at the running monster that Sir Edwin did not target. Hoping that he might be able to restrain it before it escapes his range.

"Hopefully we might interrogate this remaining foe." Aleris says before turning to Virgil and asking, "Do you recognize the name at all? Perhaps something mentioned by your father when discussing his experiments?"

Spoiler: Actions

• Ensnaring Tentacle - Magic F, Tangle Affinity F, Magic School F [Meta magic Magic Range F], Componentless Magic F - Launches a tentacle up to 30ft away, landing on and wrapping around a target to restrict their movements. - Aimed at the fleeing Night Crawler that Edwin is not targeting

 

[Tau]

Yume
SixSense Beann Maxxob AClockworkEd​

Yume hummed a few notes, awaiting the sweet, juicy taste of memories. Delicious, succulent memories~! Soon, very soon! And then they arrived, wiping that smirk off her face in an instant.

"Oh…" she gasped.
"Oh!"
"No, don’t—"
"Blehck, why!?"
"Jeez, that’s…!"
"…I’m… uuurp…"

Her face grew more and more pale, until finally, Yume bent over and vomited all over the freshly-annihilated road, her mind desperate to relieve her stomach of the sickening meals that she hadn’t actually eaten. That was an experience she’d never desired to have, now burned into her mind.

After a second go at reliving her stomach of its contents, she finally recovered, wiping her mouth clean. "Never eat human raw. That’s the most foul thing I’ve ever tasted. Even worse than broccoli!"

Suddenly, Yume paused, as the second surprise revealed itself. A powerful, psychic presence. Something to rival even her. Now that wasn’t exactly common. Perfect timing, too, as the others seemed to have noteworthy questions.

Spoiler: Mindspace

"Pretty courteous of you to ask questions about me. I usually just suck up the answers~" she teased. "Are you feeling shy? Go on, you tell me what I am~" An impossible dilemma for the average psychic, considering even Yume herself had no idea.

"I think I might’ve actually just contacted him," Yume answered Aleris, acting casual and pretending like it was all her, rather than the other way around. "Anything you wanna ask him early, through the brainwaves?" she asked, poking her temple a few times. She turned to Edwin, "Something like, ‘Are you adequately prepared to suffer eternal agony in the deep depths of my all-consuming shadow!?’"

She shrugged, before adding, "Oh, uhm… they’re mostly in the center of the town, by the way. Big church, hard to miss. Expect more of these little imps. I’ll let you all handle them this time, ‘cuz there’s no way I’m eating that again."

Spoiler: Mindspace

Approaching the metaphorical doors, Yume metaphorically knocked a couple times.

"Hello? I have a message for you. Ahem. ‘Oh, golly gee, I’m just tickled silly that you’d wanna meet up with lil’ old me~! Anytime, anywhere, honey bunch! Can’t wait for our little get together~! I’ll be right down there in a jiffy, you hold on real tight, mmkay~? See ya soon, mwwwah~!’ Love, Edwin!"

Spoiler: Actions

B (4/4)